Or she perhaps she feels you have lost your patience and may become frustrated with that herself. You need to watch out for this.

Of course you’re right. I do all I can so that she doesn’t see my frustration. Of course, it’s impossible to hide completely, and she recognizes that too.

I do understand where you are coming from here. But that doesn't mean she will always have keep those blinders on. Try to believe that one day those blinders will come off.

I try to believe that. Part of my method is not to think of it in terms of “blinders” LOL.

I don’t want to turn it into a business transaction. Know what I mean?

I wasn't really implying that, but I still think offering before she asks might bring a good turn for another.

Of course I know you didn’t mean that, KAW. How crass do you think I think you are? My point is that that’s how I’d feel. I also don’t want to lead W into thinking that way or into thinking that I think that way.

Perceptions. It’s always perceptions.

Have a great weekend yourself.

Andy